Travel PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN - $2,266 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Med-Surg Oncology unit requiring a Nebraska or compact RN license and prior oncology or PCU experience.

Details

• Stepdown-level PCU Oncology unit (5 North) within an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital
• 18-bed unit caring for adult oncology and trauma PCU patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-1:5 on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour shifts available, both 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling based on unit needs
• Uses Epic EMR
• Alaris IV pumps and Lyko lifts (in even-numbered rooms) used on the unit
• High-flow oxygen is the primary respiratory equipment encountered
• Common drips/medications include chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix, with occasional titration of insulin and Cardizem drips
• Floating required to other Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care
• Two days of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active Nebraska or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Strong PCU experience required; oncology experience preferred
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred but not required
• BSN not required
• Charge nurse experience not required
• Driver's license required for submission

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for oncology and trauma PCU patients from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life care
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary support team including Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurse, PT/OT, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Educator, and Dietitian
• Participate in hourly rounding and bedside shift reporting as part of the unit's patient experience focus
• Work within a team culture that values compassion, positivity, and teamwork among a diverse patient population
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Must pass a pass/fail, open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-737524. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

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